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Kick it! Portnoy elected
BOE president

Cambareri receives VP nod 

BY CAROL REIF as well Tuesday. (Board members

STAFF WRITER serve three-year terms.)

Noting that it was “an honor”

During their annual reorgani- to be nominated by Chang as

zation meeting last week, Somers president, Portnoy said Sunday,

school trustees were asked to July 17, that her colleague “has

share what they thought the role great vision for the district, as do

of the Board of Education’s presi- all our trustees, which I hope to

dent should be. support during this next year.”

Nominated for the top posi- e new president said her

tion on Tuesday, July 15, were Dr. goal continues to be the same as

Lindsay Portnoy  and  Heidi it was when she rst ran for the

Cambareri. board: “to increase transparency

Trustee Chadwick Olsen nom- and accountability across our

inated Cambareri for president great school district.”

and trustee Ifay Chang nominat- Her statement continued, ver-

ed Portnoy. When the vote was batim:

called, it was for 4-3 for Portnoy, “Together our board will con-

who was board president in 2019 tinue working to ensure SCSD

and 2020. schools serve each student to the

Cambareri, who had served in best of our ability by providing

that post since 2021, was later faculty, sta , and administration

nominated for vice president, with supports they need to suc-

as were trustees  Nick Manci- cessfully serve every child, while

ni and Chang. actively seeking feedback from

Voting for Mancini for veep our students and their caregiv-

were himself, Portnoy, and trust- ers to identify areas of strength

ee  MaryRose Joseph. Raising as well as those opportunities for

FC Somers Arensal are on a roll, and headed for the 2022 their hands for Cambareri as veep continuous improvement.”
USYS National Championships! Read more on page 20.
were herself, Chang, and trust- “Heidi is a terri c collaborator
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The past, present, and future John
F. Kennedy’s Welcome Center

BY WHIT ANDERSON
STAFF WRITER

The Presidential Library Office has the perfect atmosphere for When visiting John F. Kennedy Kennedy’s Welcome Center stands in the center of campus for all to see.
both social gatherings and meetings. Catholic Preparatory School’s 64-
The former dining room is now used for conferences. acre campus, one may notice the volute railing that surrounds a bright building is the non-academic com-
main educational building, the state-
PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON of-the-art athletic elds and facilities, chandelier. Closest to the entrance is munity outreach. is is about how
the convent up on the hill, or even St.
The entrance of the Welcome Center maintains its Colonial look. Joseph’s Church.However,one Colo- the Presidential Library O ce,a large we stay in contact with our alumni,
nial style mansion has sat at the cen-
ter of the property for over 120 years. room lled with portraits of past U.S. and the community that wants to

e mansion, rst built as a sum- presidents, one of the seven uniquely support us. If you want to know more
mer home by a hosiery company
owner in 1896,holds historical signif- carved replaces, and a wooden desk about the school, this would be the
icance via its various operations over
time. After members of nearby King towards the back. It is mainly utilized center for that,”he said.
Lumber resided in the mansion for a
period, the center became a residence for meetings but is also a space for Kennedy most recently used the
for Kennedy priests when the school
moved to its present site in 1966. e social events such as a recent St. Pat- building as a community outreach by
relic now serves to positively impact
the future of Kennedy Catholic, as rick’s Day Party. hosting a Class of 2020 event.
it acts as the school’s main welcome
center and alumni community out- “ is library captures what we do “Because of the pandemic, they did
reach.
to run and grow the school,” Vaillan- not have an o cial prom or gradua-
Having added a parking lot and
completely redone the building, the court said. tion ceremony,” Crompton said. “So,
welcome center is the ideal space to
hold various events. Next to the Presidential Library this was to try and get them back to-

“It has three chimneys and seven o ce is a former dining room, now gether. It was well received.”
replaces,” said Reverend Mark Vail-
lancourt,President of Kennedy Cath- used for conferences. More paintings, Next to Crompton is the o ce of
olic.“ is is what we use for commu-
nity outreach projects, meetings, and a TV, and candle wall lights surround Noelle Torre, Director of Commu-
social communications.”
a long table used for business, admin- nications. She is currently in contact
e inside, although redone, main-
tains its original Colonial style, while istration, and trustee meetings. with the Somers Historical Society to
also capturing Kennedy’s American
values. Past the spacious kitchen is a busi- uncover more of the rich history the

Upon opening the front entrance, ness room used for projects. e welcome center holds.
one faces a curved staircase with a
school is currently working on plans Exiting out back, one has a van-

for a new middle school attached to tage point of the athletic elds, the

the main building,and a tness center convent, and sites for future Kennedy

on campus. facilities, including the tness center.

Upstairs one nds the o ce of Fred is juxtaposition truly encapsu-

Crompton,Director of Advancement lates the welcome center’s role in the

at Kennedy. school’s future, as well as its connec-

“ e best way to describe this tion to the past.

BOE saying she hoped “to help the don’t know that I have very much over the meetings for certain. tor not only of their voice, but the
board improve communication to say other than thank you Ifay, ere’s no special magic power, voice of the majority.”
FROM PAGE 1 and move forward with plans for that’s a lovely honor,” Portnoy
collaborative goal-setting.” said via Zoom. but you do have to be organized, In Chang’s view, being presi-
and advocate for our students, and you do have to present data, dent is a tough job, but who-
their teachers, and our entire PRESIDENT’S ROLE “Maybe what I would like to and you do have to organize that ever holds the position can del-
community, and I’m thrilled to be EXAMINED talk about is what is the role of data, and you do have to share it egate duties, so the entire burden
collaborating once again.Togeth- the president on the board before in a timely way. I’m not certain doesn’t fall on them.
er we will support the work of our Cambareri, noting Tuesday we decide on who would like to that we’re all in agreement of
trustees in our shared governance that “in the past” nominated can- be that role,” she added. what that looks like,” Portnoy re- It’s more important to “get the
and oversight of the district to didates had had the chance to sponded. whole group working together
ensure ours are the highest cali- “say a little something”before any Joseph asked Portnoy if she towards a common goal, which
ber of schools in the nation.” voting took place, asked Portnoy was looking for “clarity” on what Noting that while all trustee is to make our school district
to get the ball rolling. fellow trustees thought that votes are weighted equally, Olsen the best district in the nation if
Cambareri echoed that in a should be. said he thought it was important
statement of her own Sunday, “Well, this is surprising to me. I for the president to be “a facilita- SEE BOE PAGE 5
“What is the role? To preside

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BOE Portnoy then called for vice use of a state system that noti es position, which is governed by the certi ed in state DOT accident
FROM PAGE 3
president nominations. school districts about license in- rules of Civil Service.  We have investigation and federal DOT

Joseph nominated Mancini; fractions and driver disquali ca- posted the job, requested the list drug and alcohol procedures.

possible. at’s my view of the Portnoy, Chang; and Olsen, Cam- tions; on-site alcohol monitoring of eligible candidates, and have He worked as a safety director

presidency,” he said. bareri. of drivers; a driver points system; sent canvass letters to these indi- for Quality Bus, a company that

Joseph also saw the presidency Asked to talk about why he and better training for dispatchers viduals.” owned 300 vehicles and had 500

as a “conduit” between the school can see himself in the role of and other bus terminal personnel. Spence started as a bus driver in employees, for eight years. When

administration and board mem- the board’s second in command, He had not returned calls for 2007 and had 13 years of experi- that company was sold, he estab-

bers so “we can all make the same Mancini pointed to his experience comment before press time. ence in the student transportation lished a safety consulting business.

informed decisions.” in the business world. e district issued a brief state- business. Spence landed in Somers right

At that point, Portnoy asked if He said his skills include facili- ment last week: Greenlighted as a DMV ex- in the midst of the pandemic, the

there were any other candidates tating conversations, organizing “Nate has resigned. We are aminer and a school bus driver handling of which complicated an

for president. teams, and working to identify a looking for someone to ll the instructor in 2010, Spence was already complex busing process.

Jumping back in, Olsen noted company’s priorities and goals –

that asking trustees to talk about things every organization can use.

the role of president was “a little Chang, who’s been around the

bit of an odd way to proceed,” longest, said he’d never sought

adding that “it’s not how we’ve any particular position because he

done it before.” feels the board’s “a unity, a whole

“Organization” and “commu- body.”

nication” are de nitely two key “It really doesn’t matter whether

skill sets, he said. you have a title or not,” he noted,

However, it’s also up to trust- adding that his purpose “is really

ees “as a team to pay attention to to show to ourselves and the com-

things and do our part as well on munity that we are together.”

time,” Olsen explained, empha- A vice president should always

sizing that “this is a group e ort have a president’s back, Chang

and we’re all here as volunteers said. Native New Yorker,
for the kids, for our district, the Pointing out that Portnoy was Lifelong Republican, Winning
district’s employees, and just our Three Landslide Elections as
whole town.” president in 2020, he explained
that he accepted the veep nomi-

Cambareri echoed that. e nation because felt he could “sup- Councilman
role of president “comes not re- port her in that capacity.” en he Responsibly Budgeted under
ally with more weight or in u- voted for Cambareri for that spot.

ence but with more responsibility Cambareri agreed that the vice the Tax Cap, Maintained Vital
when it comes down to voting to president can help “carry some of Services and Earned his Town
approve something and asking the lift.” a Triple AAA Credit Rating —
questions,” she said, admitting
Other trustees can also pitch in

that it’s been “a learning curve” to alleviate the burden, she said, the Only Town in Westchester

over the past year. adding that it’s important to have to do so

“ ere are things I can de - a “range of representation and

nitely do better and di erently,” opinions” so that each matter gets Police Commissioner — Community Leader: Lions
One of the Lowest Crime Club Vice President, President
Cambareri said, adding that as the bene t of a “full perspective.” Rates in NY and Treasurer of the Somers
Education Foundation,
president she’s seen that “the As vice president, “you’re not Independent Businessman 29-season Coach for AYSO
with Over 25 years in
board is as good in some degree just representing yourself and

as its weakest link.” what you think is important, but

e president “can be as good what the entire board’s values,”

as the board and the board can Cambareri added.

be as good as their leadership and Corporate America soccer, Cadet Officer in the
Owns and Operates Several Air Force’s Civil Air Patrol,
organization” so long as everyone TRANSPORTATION

works together, she said. DIRECTOR RESIGNS 

Cambareri revealed that she’s Following the elections, the Flight Schools Training the Meals on Wheels Captain,
taken the time to “re ect” on board turned its attention to the Next Generation of Excellent United Way Corporate Team
some of the recent “feedback” on necessary duties of its annual re- Pilots including the Cadets at Leader, Member-Chamber of
the job she’s been doing. organization. 
Commerce & Special Olympics
“Would my life be easier not at included appointing dis- West Point

being board president? 100 per- trict o cers, certifying payrolls, Volunteer

cent,” she admitted. designating the district’s bank

However, Cambareri still felt and newspapers, making appoint-

she had more to contribute and ments to committees, and setting

that she’s “got some things in a meeting schedule.

motion.” It also accepted the personnel

After contemplating the agenda, which lists resignations

board’s “vision” and “priorities,” and retirements, faculty and sta

trustees want “to be involved in appointments, athletic and co-

moving the district forward” and curricular extra-pay positions,

have “some exciting ideas for how substitute teachers, special educa-

to do that,” she said, adding that tion employees, and summer job

she thought the board was “in a holders.

great point of refocus.” is particular one included the “ ”As your Congressman, I have but one campaign promise:
Cambareri agreed that com- resignation – e ective Friday, July Do the Right Thing,
15 – of the district’s supervisor of because it’s the Right Thing.
munication and feedback need transportation.
improvement. PAID FOR BY FAULKNER FOR CONGRESS
When Nate Spence came on-
“Making sure everybody’s feel- board in 2020, he brought with
ing well-represented is impor- him a long list of new busing ini-
tant,” she said, adding that she’s tiatives and safety protocols.
con dent that the board can get
past any “hiccups” it may have ex- Some of those were: live school
perienced the last year and “move bus GPS monitoring; a “Here
forward.” Comes e Bus” app; on-site

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Supervisor Scorrano issues statement regarding Lincoln Hall

On Friday, July 15, Somers Hall’s credit, thus far, they have Lincoln Hall Boys’ Haven PHOTO: TOM WALOGORSKY Supervisor Robert Scorrano
Town Supervisor  Robert Scor- been the only party involved to
rano issued the following state- provide the town of Somers with must follow the law, and each is and insulting - being hurled be- are capable of discussing topics
ment regarding Lincoln Hall: information. due respect and compassion. tween neighbors; frankly, the be- that concern the town, no mat-
Dear Residents of Somers, havior I have not witnessed as a ter how controversial or delicate
e town has reached out to Unfortunately, several social Somers resident in my lifetime. the subject matter, in a civilized
e safety of every resident our Federal, State, and County media outlets have seen incendi- manner.
of Somers is the primary con- elected o cials, Congressman ary language - some of it vicious e Somers I know and love
cern of the town board. In recent Sean Patrick Maloney, Gover- e Town Board and I will
months, several incidents in- nor Kathy Hochul, and County continue to work with o cials
volving Lincoln Hall have made Executive George Latimer. We from all levels of government
headlines on the national news, have demanded transparency in and represent the interests and
local media, and even the social the form of answers and infor- concerns of the taxpaying citi-
media of our friends and neigh- mation. However, we continue zens of Somers. We only ask
bors. Recently, several incidents to await a response from their for your patience and a civil dis-
involving young men leaving the o ces. course amongst our friends and
campus unescorted and without neighbors as we navigate this
permission led to serious ques- Everyone must understand - highly complex issue.
tions about the facility, its pro- as frustrating as it may be, while
grams, safety protocols, and the Lincoln Hall does sit within the ank you,
vetting process of the young Town of Somers, the programs Robert Scorrano
men there. there and the facility operate Supervisor, Town of Somers
under the auspices of federal,
At the May 5th work session state, and county authorities and
of the town board, a representa- Somers o cials. erefore, to
tive from Lincoln Hall present- make our concerns known, let
ed the board with an overview alone to have changes made to
of the various state and feder- policy and protocols, we must
ally-funded programs on their work with our counterparts in
campus. In addition, Lincoln Washington, Albany, and West-
Hall suggested a forum with a chester.
representative from Washington
to discuss their federal funding At its very core, this situa-
program. We are working with tion is an extensive conversa-
both parties to schedule that tion about the health and safety
information session as soon as of the residents of Somers and
possible. the surrounding community, as
well as the young men placed at
It should be noted, to Lincoln Lincoln Hall. Everyone involved

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And the winner is…Westchester!
TV shows lmed in Westchester earn Emmy nominations

Westchester County was well- head-to-head with “Succession.” “Succession” filmed scenes at Westchester County Airport. SCREENSHOT
represented in last week’s Emmy In addition, Adam Scott received
Award nominations, with 70 a nomination for outstanding Gilded Age” which lmed period on the diverse backdrops and industry. It’s also a point of pride
award nominations across several lead actor, with several other scenes at Lyndhurst and locations lm-friendly communities in to see our locations featured in
categories going to productions acting nominations for the cast. throughout the county, scored a today’s most acclaimed and most
that lmed in the county over the production design nomination. Westchester County, well on its popular shows. We congratulate
past year. e production lmed in several way to becoming ‘Hollywood on all who were recognized and will
Westchester towns including “Whether for comedy series the Hudson.’” be rooting for them in September!”
Among the most celebrated Mount Pleasant, Pleasantville, or family dramas, period pieces
shows is HBO’s “Succession,” Scarsdale, and Yonkers. or murder mysteries, Westchester Westchester County Tourism e 74th annual Emmy Awards
which earned the most locations are second to none,” said & Film Director Natasha Caputo will take place Sept. 12.
nominations of any show, is year’s nominees also include Westchester County Executive said, “We’re thrilled about the
scoring 25 nods, including one the Hulu murder mystery, “Only George Latimer. “ e Emmy nominations, which showcase the is article was prepared by
for outstanding drama. e Murders in the Building,” which nominations shine the spotlight amazing assets Westchester has Westchester County.
series is set in New York City to o er the television and lm
and in locations around the lmed at the Westchester County
world, but the production lmed Archives. e series received
several episodes in lm-friendly 17 nominations, including
Westchester County. outstanding comedy series and
nods for acting,production design,
“Shooting in Westchester is outstanding casting and directing,
great because it has a huge variety, among others.
a great diversity and great range
of locations,” said Scott Ferguson, Long-running Amazon Prime
executive producer, “Succession.” show “ e Marvelous Mrs.
“A lot of times you want to tell Maisel” did well in the comedy
a story set in New York and category, earning nominations
somewhere else. Westchester is for acting and production
one of the rst places I look for a design, makeup, costumes, and
convincing ‘somewhere else.’” music, and more. Oscar Isaac
received an acting nomination
e Apple TV+ psychological for his performance in the HBO
thriller “Severance” received 14 limited drama series, “Scenes
nominations, including one for from a Marriage,” which lmed
outstanding drama — going in Westchester’s river towns, and
HBO’s historical drama, “ e

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OBITUARIES

ementary school teacher in North- riched Sidel’s life with joy, laughter, of Somers, NY, and a long-time numerous trips to Spain.

ern Westchester.  While teaching and their devotion. Sidel often said resident of Katonah, NY. Nancy Nancy’s favorite job was “Mom”

and raising a family in Katonah, they were the daughters she always passed away peacefully at North- to her 5 children, and “Grammie”

NY, she also worked alongside wanted. ern Westchester Hospital on July to her 14 grandchildren and one

her husband at Weinstein’s Phar- Sidel is survived by her children 15, 2022, surrounded by her family. great-grandchild. She was a fan-

macy for more than 45 years. She Dr. Joseph Weinstein (Christine Nancy was born May 11, tastic mom and a gift to everyone

was a longstanding member and Corcoran) of Massachusetts, Da- 1937, in New York City, the sixth who knew her. We now know we

past President of the Sisterhood vid Weinstein of Manhattan, and child of James and Anna Flynn, have an angel to watch over us.

at Temple Bet Torah in Mount grandson Je rey Weinstein, all of who had immigrated from Ire- Nancy leaves behind her de-

Kisco, NY. In 1995, she became a whom she loved deeply. land.  Nancy came from humble voted husband of 64 years, Ken-

member of Temple Shaaray Te la Charitable donations may be beginnings and became a strong, neth Patterson. She is survived

in Bedford Corners, NY, and was made in Sidel’s memory to Ha- determined woman who was by her children Terri Gehrer

a dedicated member of Hadas- dassah, or Temple Shaaray Te lah, exceptionally sweet and caring. (Bob), Daniel Patterson (Dian-

Sidel Weinstein sah, where she served as President Bedford Corners, N.Y., Attention She attended orpe Secretarial na), Nancy Lynch (Rich), Kris-
of the Tamar Chapter. She read- to the Lionel and Sidel Weinstein High school in Manhattan, and tine Weissleder, and son-in-law

ily volunteered for many organiza- Fund. graduated in 1955. Jim Goulden. She will be missed

Sidel Weinstein (Bagner), 94, tions in service of her community. Nancy worked for New York by her grandchildren Ally, Ka-

beloved mother, wife, grandmoth- A re ned seamstress, Sidel cre- Telephone company until she tie, Sean, Jillian, Bailey, Connor,

er, daughter, aunt and sister passed ated clothing, upholstered pieces, began raising her family. While Lindsay, Danny, Kellie, Cassie,

away at home in Somers, NY, sur- drapery, and tableware using in- raising her children, Nancy Evan, Ana, Sienna and great-

rounded by her family on July 9, tricate stitching and needlepoint. worked for the Town of Bedford grandson Quinn.  She was pre-

2022. Many family members and friends performing the Dog Licensing deceased by her daughter, Carrie

Born in Brooklyn,NY,Sidel was were the bene ciaries of her artist- census and as a school crossing Goulden and grandson Chris

the loving daughter of Jack and ry. She was a voracious reader and guard. Once her children became Gehrer. She leaves behind many

Rose Bagner and sister to Ger- consumer of news. Sidel was gifted older, she worked for Kellog and nieces and nephews, and numer-

trude. She was the devoted wife of with a sharp, analytical mind, a Lawrence in Katonah and Curtis ous lifelong treasured friends.

Lionel Weinstein, whom she met quick wit and a sly but kind sense Instruments in Mt. Kisco. She Friends may call at Clark As-

on a beach on Nantucket. ey of humor.  She enjoyed the theater, took up many hobbies, includ- sociates Funeral home, 4 Woods

shared 64 years of family, work and trips to museums and worldwide ing sewing, gardening, tennis, Bridge Rd., Katonah, NY on

adventure, until his death in 2020. travel with Lionel, and especially running, and ballroom dancing. ursday, July 21, from 4 to 7

Sidel attended Brooklyn’s Sam- relished spending winters in Palm She was an extraordinary story- p.m.

Anna Marie “Nancy”uel J. Tilden High School and Desert,where she had a large com- teller.  She was a devoted com- e Mass of Christian Burial
Patterson
graduated from Brooklyn College, munity of friends built over 30 municant of St. Mary’s church in will be celebrated at St. Mary’s
where she majored in economics. years. Katonah. She treasured her time Roman Catholic Church, 117

After earning a teaching degree at e family extends its unending It is with profound sadness that with her large family on fam- Valley Road, Katonah, NY on

Western Connecticut State Uni- gratitude to Meldy,Emily,Allesan- we announce the passing of Anna ily vacations to Cape May, New SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 25
versity, she began a career as an el- dra, Siobhan and Maria who en- Marie “Nancy” Patterson, age 85, Jersey, and especially enjoyed her

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Opinion

Excellent show cheapened by mediocrity

Here’s the skinny on ‘Stranger ings: e Experience’

“Stranger ings” is an exceptional write a review, she was very concerned
TV show on Net ix. My almost
13-year-old daughter, Jenna, that I didn’t enjoy myself. So, let me be
and I have been watching it together for
years. clear. I enjoyed myself because I got a

And then…there’s few hours of daddy-daughter time sur-
“Stranger ings: e
Experience,” which rounded by people
describes itself as a
one-hour “immersive who were also fans of
experience” that “throws
you head rst into your PUBLISHER’S the show. You can’t
favorite show” at the MEMO beat spending quality
Brooklyn Navy Yard in time with your kid!
New York City.
BRETT For that alone, it was
Before I tell you about “ e Experi- FREEMAN worth it.
ence,” a word about the TV show. It’s im-
possible to categorize “Stranger ings” But it would not
into any one genre. It’s horror, sci- ,
action, drama and comedy all rolled into have been a valu-
one. ere are important themes of love,
friendship, sacri ce and good vs. evil, and able experience with
there are even Biblical literary metaphors.
anyone except my kids.
El, short for Eleven, is a Christ-like
character, and in the fourth and latest e prices are all over the map, so
season, she battles Vecna, who is clearly a
Satan-like gure. there must be some sort of algorithm

Add in the fact that it takes place in that manages prices based on day and
the 1980s, and middle-aged people like
me can really appreciate the nostalgia time. On the ticket website, there are
from our childhoods. A Gen. X friend of
mine who has no interest in watching the prices as high as $119 for a VIP ticket
show conceded that she is super excited
that “Stranger ings” brought Kate and as low as $54 for a regular youth
Bush’s “Running Up at Hill” back to
the top of the charts after it was rst ticket. We bought our standard tickets
released in 1985.
for 8 p.m. last ursday.
A word of caution to parents about
the show. When Jenna started watching But when it says 8 p.m., it’s not really PHOTO: SOME RANDOM STRANGER WHO TOOK A SHOT WITH MY CELLPHONE
Season 1 several years ago, we put a pause
on it, as she was terri ed. Once she was a hard and fast time. It’s really about the Halston Media Publisher Brett Freeman and his daughter, Jenna, at “Stranger Things:
old enough, we binge-watched the show The Experience.”
like crazy and now she’s as avid of a fan vendor managing the ow of tra c onto
as me. stu ed our faces with medio-
the site. I know it’s a bit of a trend now cre $6 slices of pizza and $5
Now…back to my review of “ e single scoops of ice cream.
Experience.” I was de nitely among the to sell VIP tickets, but it wasn’t fun to
older people attending the high-priced I had to drive, so I avoided
event. Jenna was on the younger end of wait in line for an hour while watching the $11 can of beer, $13 glass
the spectrum, with the average age prob- of wine or $21 mixed drink.
ably around late teens or early 20s. the VIPs cut to the front. e entire time Lucky for me, Jenna didn’t ask
me to buy her a crappy $10
And Jenna had a ball! I had to also I was waiting, watching other parents plastic souvenir cup and she
hand it to us. We were one of the only understood that the clothing
ones wearing costumes from the show. and their kids skip the line, I felt like a would be cheaper on Amazon.
Jenna wore an “El” out t and I wore a
police chief hat, playing her character’s cheapskate for not having shelled out But as I said, time with my
father. daughter was priceless and
perhaps 50 bucks more. seeing her enjoy herself made
When I told Jenna that I planned to it worth it. However, that’s
Once we began the “experience,” it not a ringing endorsement
of the “experience” itself, and
really was just a series of silly scenarios it was disappointing to see
such a high-quality and truly
where the audience pretended to have iconic series on Netl ix – a
series that will be considered
psychokinetic powers like the main a classic when people watch
it decades from now – cheap-
protagonist in the show. It was silly and ened by such mediocrity.

kind of dumb, but I enjoyed watching my

daughter have fun.

e various scenarios were supposed

to simulate escape rooms, but it was far

from an escape room experience, as there

were no skills involved and everything

was on a tight and quick schedule to

keep the crowd owing from room to

room.

e only exception was the second-

to-last room, where 3D glasses assisted

a simulation of the “upside down,” with

demogorgons lunging at us. at room Want More
Information?
was kind of fun and certainly creative.
Visit strangerthings-
Finally, the end, when we entered the experience.com/new-york/ PHOTO: BRETT FREEMAN

room with overpriced food and mer- Jenna Freeman enjoying chocolate ice cream from
Scoops Ahoy, the fictional ice cream shop from
chandise. Unfortunately, it was around 10 “Stranger Things.”

p.m., and neither of us had dinner, so we

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Roadie for a day 

The Pleasantville Music Festival not on the crew. It’s easier if you just life on the road can get pretty lonely. back out. It’s the rst time I’ve ever had
was back in 2022 after a few sell your house and move to Marble I was on the Parkway for 20 minutes, to explain to a bird that NOBODY is
years in dormancy. It wasn’t Avenue so that you can walk. Once and soon I started to get lost in my allowed in the equipment tent without
thoughts. I was lost before I knew it, a blue wristband. 
dead, just living in a state of suspended you get there though, you have all the and for quite some time after. is is
my 4th year with the crew, and I’m I was done with my lunch so I
animation. Once comforts of home, hoping that soon I’ll be entrusted with wandered over to the zero waste bins,
a ashlight, or someday even a walkie- and the volunteers there can tell you
it got woken up, it especially if you bring a talkie. I’m not getting my hopes up, exactly what is garbage and what is
because I tend to be too much talkie recyclable. I had a paper plate, a piece
was as good as new. MAN comfortable chair from and not enough walkie. of aluminum foil and a plastic knife
and fork. ey told me all that stu
When the Festival OVERBOARD home. I was chatting with the cops on one should go in the recycling bin, and that
of those rare occasions when they didn’t my sneakers should go in the garbage
comes to town I enjoy RICK e headliner ask to chat with me rst. ey said bin.
volunteering for the MELÉN this year was X that the Festival usually goes pretty
Stage Crew, toting the Ambassadors, and smoothly, with the possible exception Next year I’ll have a retractable key
of one or two guys that become a little chain and about 30 keys that I have no
bands’ gear on and o , I was assisting with potted in the Beer Garden. e police idea what they open, and I’ll be in a big
ran a bomb-sni ng dog through the hurry to open them, and I won’t have a
helping to set stu up their gear so that they Main Stage and the backstage area, and lot of time for chit-chat. So if you see
I was afraid the dog would stop right in me at the Festival and you come up to
and getting in people’s could get in an early front of me, having detected one of my say hello but I’m on the walkie-talkie
jokes, two at the most. Okay three, but with one nger in my ear and the other
way whenever necessary. sound check. Some have even called that’s my nal o er.
ngers giving you the “hold on I’ll be
It’s also my way of giving back to the me the “5th Ambassador.” Also in I was in the shade keeping an eye with you in a minute” sign, it means
on things at the the equipment tent that there is no one on the other end. 
community. I try to give back a little attendance were Glenn Tilbrook of next to the Main Stage. ings were
going pretty smoothly, but a small Join Rick and Trillium for the Katonah
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speckled breast. I didn’t recognize it, 21 at 6:30 p.m.! Look for Rickster Melen
owes me one, and I don’t have to give others. Crash Test Dummies lled in didn’t identify itself, and I was already on Facebook! Say hello at: rlife8@hotmail.
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back as much next time, but then the for 10,000 Maniacs, who were a last- of ew in. I gently but rmly escorted it

community gives me a little extra and minute scratch. I heard that 7,000

I have to give back to the community of the maniacs fell ill, but roadies are

again. It’s a merry-go-round I can’t get notorious gossips. 

o . One thing I love is that the folks who

e weather was perfect for the assemble the day put the music rst,

Festival, a little hot but not humid, and the lineup is well-curated, with

plenty of water around if you needed a song for everyone, something old,

it, but none falling from the sky. something new, something borrowed

My friends Matt and Anne were and something blues. Aspiring hopefuls

there as usual, volunteering on the get a voice along with seasoned

hospitality crew, and I thank them for veterans, and local talent is featured as

their hospitality. Parking is the most well. My job is called Stage Crew, but

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Pre-K prep

For the second half of last not a ord them. and he had become teary.  e teachers your mother-in-law and I told you
winter, my 2-year-old grandson, I worked with Kim at home, set up tried to engage him in arts and crafts, that it wasn’t a good idea, and you still
Drew, was enrolled in a Pre-K but he continued to cry. went? Wow!”
play dates with other children her age
Kim texted me to ask if I thought “I didn’t want him to be sad,” she
Preparatory class. Before that, my and took advantage of any free reading she should pick him up. I told her that stated like a new mother.
this was normal behavior for a rst day
daughter, Kim, had and art classes o ered and that she should not pick him up “I understand that, Kim, but there
early. I assured her that he would be will be many times when he is going
called me to ask at the library and our to be sad. It’s important that he learns
ne. that you and Seth will be there at the
whether or not I JUST church. But, things are Seth also told Kim not to pick end of class and not every time he gets
thought he was too JO ANN di erent today. By the him up early and then Kim called teary.”
young for the class. time today’s children her mother-in-law to ask for her
JO ANN enter kindergarten, they advice. She also advised against getting Drew became teary one more time
“So this is a pre- FRANCELLA are expected to have Drew. after that rst day and Kim did not
school to prepare I called Kim a few minutes later and pick him up early. Since that time,
assured her that we had all given her Drew would run into the room, hang
him for the actual been introduced to the correct advice. I told her to relax up his coat and begin playing with his
for the next 30 minutes with a cup of new friends.
pre-school he will some kind of structured tea.
A half hour later she called to tell me It seems that both mother and son
attend to prepare learning. that she went to pick up Drew. have learned a valuable lesson in Pre-K
“You did?” I asked. “Your husband, Prep.
him for kindergarten?”  I clari ed. Drew’s Pre-K Prep class was only
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“Yes. I think he might enjoy it,” she one day a week for just two hours, and

said. it catered to children ages 2-3.  ere

I assured her that from my were three certi ed teachers and only

interactions with him, that he was four students. I knew that Drew would

ready for it. I also assured her that she bene t from the experience.

and her husband, Seth, were already Kim and Seth brought Drew in for

doing most of the things Drew would his rst day of class, and while Drew

be doing in class. Plus, I stated, he was exploring his new surroundings,

will be learning social skills with they slipped out of the room. Kim later Fun Facts by Jo Ann

other children his age, and with only a told me that it was a large cheerful

class of four, he will be getting lots of room with colorful storage bins lled

attention. with blocks and books, there were

Later, I thought to myself, so this small tables and chairs, oor mats and “Redshirting” means to delay a child’s kindergarten entry by a year or
more. Those children scored only slightly higher in reading and math than their
is how it is now. Of course, I went lots of puzzles and toys.
younger counterparts.
directly into kindergarten. Kim also About 45 minutes later, Kim

went straight into kindergarten. I knew received a call from the teacher saying

that there were special programs for that Drew had just realized that his

her at the time, but we simply could parents were no longer in the room,

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TAKING PRIDE IN TURNING YOUR HOME INTO A MASTERPIECE

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ophy and family friendly services they PORCELAIN AND CERAMIC TILES
o ered when it rst began. New materials and printing processes Another new addition is great quality
shower doors in an array of designs and
John Barile, the owner, sees a good re- allow Sam’s manufacturers from all over
lationship with his customers, fair pric- the world to create tiles that are more nishes and custom-made medicine
ing, quality products, and great service durable and as realistic as the stone it- cabinets, which are all built here in New
as the cornerstones of his company and self. York.
the secret to the long success the brand
has had. NATURAL STONE FAUCETS AND SINKS
Natural stone is one of Sam’s most Kitchen and bathroom faucets and
"Everyone at Sam’s is family or close
friends, and we enjoy what we do," said luxurious materials. e more popular sinks are another of Sam's many o er-
John. "Making a customer happy with varieties are marble, limestone, quartz- ings, with a large selection of plumbing
their selections and also with the n- ite, and travertine. Sam’s o ers a care-
ished product is what we strive for. We fully curated selection of granite, onyx, xtures in stainless steel, porcelain, and
are customer-oriented, so it makes for slate, and more. vessel sinks. ese accessories contrib-
a very pleasant experience both for the ute to the one-stop kitchen and bath
customer and us." COUNTER TOPS destination for area residents.
Quartz has taken over the space for
John agreed that during these uncer- Sam’s newly designed showroom dis-
tain times, product availability and pric- both bath and kitchen counter tops. plays products that can inspire custom-
ing change almost on a weekly basis. With its great array of lifelike colours ers and help them choose a certain style
and patterns and ease of maintenance, for walls, showers, countertops, back-
"We try to be more than fair with there are endless possibilities. splashes, and more. A trip to Sam’s for a
pricing and absorb where we can," the
rst-hand product experience will help
in visualizing designs for the dream
home.

Join Sam’s Tile, Kitchen & Bath on
July 23 for some barbecue and ice cream
to celebrate its 20th anniversary in
Mahopac.

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Happily
Ever
After

Remembering Cats and Kala

WHATWAS It blows my mind that my pre- she traveled from Florida to New ing fun things and having time granddaughter were having, and
I THINKING? cious granddaughter, Kala, will York by herself. Matt and I mar- together. how nicely you were guiding her
be 31 in December. She lives veled at the amount of forms and on the ner points.”
RUTHANN in Florida with Trevor (so do Dad various IDs that were required at One day, we went to Manhat-
SCHEFFER and Mom); sadly we don’t get to both ends.  She arrived safe and tan to have tea at e Palm Court We made another trip to
visit much with travel the way it sound and was delivered to me in e Plaza Hotel. Kala had Manhattan to see “Cats” before
is these days. But we do text and at the airport by a smiling ight never been to New York City and it closed. When ordering the
have wonderful phone conversa- attendant. Since my husband was was in awe of the tall buildings as tickets, I had made sure that Kala
tions. away on a business trip, this was we stepped out of Grand Central would have an aisle seat. We had
going to be a “girls’ week,” do- Terminal. When we entered e dinner with her Uncle Paul at a
When Kala was 9 years old, Court, Kala looked in amazement wonderful Italian restaurant and
at the palms, the sparkling crystal then proceeded to the theater. She
‘ They explained everything chandeliers, crisp linens on the was enthralled with the perform-
and guided me. They really tables, soft music and gorgeous ers and their feline-movements
cared about my well-being. as they made their way across the
They were always available for oral pieces—it was a fairyland. stage, the extraordinary music and,
consultations. I cannot imagine We were seated and tea was of course, the junkyard set. Dur-
any other law firm being so served. I explained that when us- ing one act, several performers
caring and providing the highest ing linen napkins, you patted your worked their way down ramps
level of representation.’ lips, not wipe them as you would into the audience. One “cat”
with paper napkins. Kala loved stopped by Kala’s seat, knelt
the sandwiches and the scones down and softly patted both her
with preserves and clotted cream, cheeks. I will never forget the look
all the while looking around wide- of wonderment on my grand-
eyed. She reached for a miniature daughter’s face.
pastry. I gently suggested that she
slip her fork under the pastry and We had a wonderful time
guide it to her plate. She did so during that visit and that close-
and then looked at me with her ness has continued over the years.
beautiful blue eyes: “ is is just I treasure the hours-long chats
too high-class for me, Grand- we’ve had, the places we’ve seen,
mopps.”We laughed as did the the not-so-formal teas at my
four ladies at the next table who house. She calls me her Magical
had been watching us. As they Grandmopps. How cool is that?
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Thursday, July 21, 2022 OPINION The Somers Record – Page 15

Which test is best—the SAT or the ACT? mindFULness

on the East Coast. is exam. He’ll see the ACT prefer. If they tell you it BY MARGIE MAREK
a
STRONG has changed. Today practice exams are much doesn’t matter, then don’t
LEARNING lightning bolt
the ACT is valued just more like regular school worry. If one school he’s split

DR. LINDA as highly as the SAT. tests. interested in prefers the the sky in half
SILBERT
ey’re di erent so it’s Of course, he’ll need to ACT and another school a crack in the ceiling?
one of the reasons some study and review whichever he’s applying to prefers the or

students do take both. test he chooses. So it’s SAT, he can take both. a long neck gira e ?

If your son only wants essential that he use the Finally, if your son needs a I wonder

to take one of the tests, best materials. As I’ve lot of studying before these did i
inhale
Dear Dr. Linda, he needs to consider three mentioned before, if he’s tests and is a nervous test laughing gas?

Last year I read your things. taking the SAT, he’ll want taker, sometimes it’s best some thoughts still bug me
then
column about the SATs. It First, is he better at to use “ e O cial SAT to concentrate on taking
i let them
was very informative, but reasoning skills and feels Study Guide,” 2nd edition just one of the tests. And ALL
pass.
my son was only in the 10th he’s not really in tip-top (2009) by e College choosing the one your son

grade. Now he’s in the 11th shape for subject-based Board. It’s the only test is most comfortable with.

and just took the PSATs. I tests? If this is the case, prep book that has actual Best luck to your son on

have a related but somewhat he’ll want to choose the SAT exams to practice on. his tests,

di erent question. SAT. Other students prefer Hot Words for the SAT Dr. Linda

When I went to school, the ACT because it’s more (2010) by Linda Carnevale

as you mentioned in your straightforward since the is an excellent resource for P.S. Kids studying for

article last year, everyone ACT is curriculum-based. building vocabulary skills. their SAT and ACT exams

took the SATs, but now If your son did well on For ACT test prep, I will nd some great tips

all my friends are telling the PSATs, or if he prefers recommend “ e Real and strategies in my free

me that he should also be tasks in which he has ACT Prep Guide”, 3rd Top SAT/PSAT/ACT

taking the ACTs. Which to gure things out for edition (2011). Again, it’s Strategies eBook. Pick it up

one do you recommend? himself, he may decide to the only ACT study book at stronglearning.com/free-

SAT or ACT? Or do you go with the SATs. In either with ACT tests from the sat-ebook.

think it’s necessary to take case, have him try a real people who actually write

both? Aren’t they basically SAT test. However, if he the ACT questions. Dr. Linda is co-author of

just the same? does well on school subject Second, in making this “Why Bad Grades Happen to

Susan tests and prefers doing tasks decision, it’s a good idea Good Kids,” and director of

that are more like school to contact the colleges Strong Learning Tutoring.

Dear Susan, test questions, he may want that your son is interested Send your questions to

For years the SAT was to go with ACTs. Have in. Ask the admissions [email protected].

“the one and only,”especially him try a real ACT practice counselor which test they

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Whether they are spent performing com- Summertime
munity service, playing sports, or just enjoying
a day at the park, summer days bring out the Anthony Sinapi of Sinapis’s
best in our community! Italian Ice helping
everyone stay cool
The community enjoying a at Reis Park.
beautiful day at Reis Park
on June 25. PHOTO: ROB DISTASIO

PHOTO: ROB DISTASIO

Rich Leroy, Chris Vitale, Art The famous Lion’s BBQ is
D’estrada, and John Goudey a crowd favorite in Somers.
hitting the links during the
Somers Education Foundation’s PHOTO: ROB DISTASIO
annual golf outing.

PHOTO: MICHELLE MASSA

Shooting some hoops Members of Keep Somers
during the Somers Beautiful and volunteers
Independence Day from Pernod Ricard helped
Celebration. spruce up the Elephant Hotel
in June.

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